Commonwealth Forum Calls for Climate Justice

The Commonwealth People's Forum has convened to advocate for climate justice and accessible climate finance ahead of COP29, urging wealthier Commonwealth nations to address their climate debt to developing countries. Civil society leaders are emphasizing the need for practical climate finance solutions, particularly for marginalized communities, with calls for reparations to address climate impacts. Concurrently, the G24 group of nations has highlighted that richer countries must increase their financial support to developing economies to meet climate and development goals. UN climate chief Simon Stiell has stressed the necessity for a comprehensive approach to climate finance, aiming to prevent a 'two-speed global transition'. There is also growing political momentum in the U.S. for imposing tariffs on imports from countries like China that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global efforts to hold major polluters accountable. These discussions underscore a critical moment for climate finance as global leaders prepare for upcoming negotiations.